Trader Joe’s will not reconsider Northeast Portland store
Despite Mayor Charlie Hales’ repeated attempts to build the grocery store on a city-owned lot, Trader Joe’s officials denied the proposal.
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Intel to purchase wind power from Warren Buffett
The chipmaker is investing in wind power to help power its data centers.
Greenbrier hires new VP of operations
The Lake Oswego-based railcar-maker named Jim Cowan its senior vice president of operations.
Vancouver branding agency adds chief creative officer
AHA!’s revenue increased 30% in 2013 to approximately $10 million; the agency projected another 30% sales growth this year.
California fines Beaverton carnival operator for unsafe rides
Butler Amusements was fined more than $100,000 for knowingly operating unsafe rides.
Airbnb laws will hurt Portland’s newest company
BY CLIFF HOCKLEY | OB GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
Proposed regulations protect Portland’s strict zoning codes and hotel operators, but they may have an adverse effect on Airbnb’s business.
Bain Capital pays $230M for stake in Portland tech firm
The Boston-based financial firm purchased the equity stakes of two investors in Viewpoint Construction Software.
Chinese footwear contractor for Nike, Adidas makes offer to end strike
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd. offered to raise worker salaries and increase benefits.
San Francisco brewery hires Portland ad agency
Anchor Brewing Co. selected NORTH as its agency of record.
Portland coffee company enters singles market
Boyd Coffee Company released single-cup coffees for K-Cup brewers.